About 40,300 people ride the FAX bus every day. They walk to the bus stop, then wait for up to 20 minutes for a bus at a stop that may only be shaded for a couple of hours a day, and sometimes not at all.
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On Dec. 27, 2023, 36 Fresno State students boarded a plane in San Francisco to cross the Atlantic Ocean for the “Art History, Architecture, and Artistic Exchange in Tudor, Stuart, and Georgian Britain” winter intersession course.
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She was one year away from graduating, when war broke out and forced her university to close.
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Arts in Motion will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, April 19, at the Fresno State Concert Hall. During the event, one undergraduate and one graduate student of distinction will be presented as Dean’s Medalist.
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“Everyone has a voice, and it sometimes takes people a lifetime to find it. I have found mine at this university. My story isn’t sad but one of perseverance. I have an endless list of people who believed in me; without them, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
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The National Art Education Association has named Dr. Ahran Koo, associate professor of Art History, as the recipient of the 2024 Pacific Region Higher Education Art Educator.
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The weeklong series of events kicks off at 4 p.m. Friday, April 19, with Arts in Motion, a celebration of the College of Arts and Humanities’ top students. The showcase culminates with two live performances of Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana,” an emotional spectacle of music and might, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 26 and 27.
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Grace Morrow is an undergraduate student receiving her B.A. in art history and is the Dean’s Medal nominee from the Department of Art, Design and Art History.
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Joseph Garcia received a Certificate in Art from the College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State and the College of Arts and Humanities while wearing a letterman’s jacket with his famous four-paw Bulldogs logo on the sleeve and a necklace with a photo of his late wife in her graduation regalia.
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“I want our students and community members to be exposed to open-ended conversations throughout the two months of ten different workshops.” ~ Dr. Ahran Koo.
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This vibrant gathering will take place from 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, at the Leon S. Peters Ellipse Gallery, located on the second floor of the Fresno State Library.
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Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge from these trailblazers in their field.
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A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at St. John’s Cathedral in Downtown Fresno. The Mass will be followed by a reception from 1-3 p.m. at the Phebe Conley Art Gallery at Fresno State.
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The tiny figurine from Late Iron Age Scandinavia is called the “Valkyrie from Hårby.” It was found in 2012 by an amateur archeologist. The piece was shaped in silver and gilded with a thin layer of gold.
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The College of Arts and Humanities is excited to greet Dr. Young Maeng into the Department of Art, Design, and Art History. Welcome, Dr. Maeng!
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With about three months to reflect on their experience, Fresno State students were present at Fresno State’s M Street Graduate Studios gallery during ArtHop to show off their paintings and projects in a unique exhibition that combined digital humanities with the fine arts.
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The College of Arts and Humanities is excited to welcome Dr. Nasrin Golshany to the Department of Art, Design and Art History.
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We are excited to acknowledge the achievements of our College’s most accomplished students. From the creative artists to the humanists, every scholarship winner and Student of Distinction reflects the experimentation, compassion, and curiosity that Fresno State fosters.
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While the little libraries all have the same form, each was handbuilt and painted by students with artwork influenced by their favorite childhood books.
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Competing against other students from San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Sacramento, Reno and the Fresno area, Fresno State graphic design students have won nine gold and eight silver awards in the American Advertising Federation Regional (District 14) ADDY Awards.
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We are excited to acknowledge the achievements of our College’s most accomplished students. From the creative artists to the humanists, every scholarship winner and Student of Distinction reflects the experimentation, compassion, and curiosity that Fresno State fosters.
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“I seek to address how the effects of trauma and limited scopes of personhood shape identity. In both my studio work and thesis scholarship, I investigate what it means to be ‘human’ across time.”
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“My ultimate goal is to create an art school for children in Yemen. For them, art can serve as a means of escape, a symbol of hope, a form of self-expression, and even therapy.”
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The Arts and Humanities Showcase offers a unique opportunity, through various performances, exhibits, lectures and workshops, to immerse yourself in the creativity and cultural diversity of Fresno State’s talented students.
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The Dean’s Gallery at Fresno State is hosting an inspiring art exhibit called “Black Resistance” as part of the campus’ Black History Month celebrations.
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Featured among the 52 women artists are internationally recognized artists Claudia Hart, Pamela Sneed and Nancy Youdelman.
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While most students were off for their winter break, 36 Fresno State students traveled to England for the Arts and Humanities Study Abroad Experience:
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“It was almost surreal seeing a product I made, even though all my time was spent doing that very thing. Having actually in my hands was something else entirely.” ~ Finch
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The impressive surroundings, inspired by Southeast Asian temples such as Bayon and Ta Prohm from 12th and 13th century Cambodia, are all part of the experience.
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Printmaking focuses on photography and various printing techniques within a backdrop of Illustration, graphic design, photography, and book printing.
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MoxiWorks, a real estate software company, was getting ready to move from its old start-up office to a new office building in Downtown Seattle, but then the pandemic happened.
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The Fresno Advertising Federation Foundation (FAFF) announced the creation of two new scholarships to be awarded to graphic design students in the Department of Art, Design and Art History and students in the Media, Communications, and Journalism (MCJ) departments.
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The silent auction portion of the art affair will feature works from many of the Valley’s finest regional and international artists, including past and present Lund Scholars.
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The Fresno Advertising Federation Foundation announced the creation of two new scholarships to be awarded to students in the Art, Design and Art History and the MCJ departments.
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Every two years, faculty in the Department of Art, Design and Art History bring their favorite recent works for a special exhibit to begin the school year.
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“Receiving the award at the Las Vegas World Market was one of the greatest moments of my life.”
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Fresno State will award honorary doctorates to acclaimed artist Judy Chicago and longtime local educator Antonio “Tony” Petrosino as part of Fresno State’s 111th commencement season.
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“It was so dangerous. They plant bombs in the street so any car that goes there explodes. You also can’t tell if it’s going to happen to you or the other person because it happened to other people before me or after me.”
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Fresno State interior design students will present “Live, Work, Play, Downtown Fresno Revitalization Project,” their vision of Downtown Fresno at the May 5 ArtHop.
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Many of these works will be on display at the “Revival BFA Portfolio Exhibition 2022” May 6-13 at the Phebe Conley Art Gallery. You can meet the graphic design students and discuss their work at the opening reception at 5 p.m. Friday, May 6.
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“I am a human and always will be, so treat me as such.”
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The Fresno State interior design class of 2022 will showcase their work in the “Revive” exhibition from April 22-29 in the Phebe Conley Art Gallery.
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“Without Art, I don’t know how my life would turn out. For it gives me purpose, discipline and constant self-discovery. Your words of encouragement, advice and critique have shaped me to become what I am today, and I am very grateful.”
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Meet the 2022 College of Arts and Humanities Dean’s Medalists and Students of Distinction.
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A festive display of artistic expression and humanistic discipline culminating in a celebration of student excellence.
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“Isabella is a remarkable person and creative designer whose qualifications are commendable. She excels in her coursework, specifically in the advanced graphic design courses where she has produced exceptional projects that exemplify outstanding design, research, creativity and craftsmanship,” said Martin R Valencia, Professor, Graphic Design/Illustration.
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The unique workshops are designed to benefit everyone, whether or not they are artists.
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Curated by Professor Emerita Elizabeth Resnick, Graphic Design with Massachusetts College of Art and Design, the “Women’s Rights Are Human Rights” exhibit runs through February 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays in Phebe Conley Gallery.
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“FluID” will feature Fresno State studio art graduate students in an ArtHop exhibition at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, at the Fresno State Graduate Studios, 1419 M Street in Downtown Fresno.
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“As I photographed the billowing smoke from the prescribed burn with Half Dome in the distance, I knew that it was an iconic image.” ~ Joan K. Sharma
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“The process of crafting and visioning unique stories through the manipulation of space and spatial characteristics is what I have a great passion for.”
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“When you see it directly, you’re more likely to go and do it. When you don’t see it, when it’s not in your family, I think it’s easier to dismiss it,” Ávalos said.
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Enjoy beer, scotch and jazz as you bid on over 60 pieces of fine art at the “A Scotch, Brew and Art Affair” on Sunday, Oct. 17 at the Mad Duck Brewing Co. at Campus Pointe.
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Award-winning artist Ann Hamilton will present her lecture “Art, Connection and Interaction” at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13 on Zoom.
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“I love knowing that I am supporting the endeavors of our current students, especially for those who may be struggling to stay in college due to costs.”
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Hosted by Tiffany Taylor Tate, former empress of the Imperial Dove Court and Imperial Sequoia Empire, the evening will feature performances by former Empress Jesse, founder of the Imperial Dove Court and former Emperor El Daña, founder of the Imperial Sequoia Empire.
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“My mission as an interior designer is to create sustainable environments that balance aesthetics with functionality and enhance the wellbeing of the community.” ~ Alex Tsung
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Presented in collaboration with The California Arts Project (TCAP), the panel will explore the recent crimes and violence against Asian Americans and communities, the visual representations of Asian/Asian Americans in popular culture and interventions and strategies to address those issues in art education.
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The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York City has purchased the installation “I Tried Everything” (1972) created by Fresno State alumni Nancy Youdelman, Dori Atlantis, Jan Lester Martin, and Suzanne Lacy.
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Five Fresno State graphic design students have won six gold awards in the American Advertising Federation Regional ADDY Awards
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Erik’s graduate exhibition, “Decolonizing Place and Time,” will be on display at the Graduate Art Studios Gallery at the M Street Arts Complex in downtown Fresno beginning May 14 and running through the summer.
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“As a human being, art has saved my life. As a student, art has given me a path to live that life.” ~ Erik Escovedo.
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“[S]torytelling is so wonderful because it takes us on a journey with characters and places that are completely made up, yet by the end leaves us with a better understanding of the world and ourselves.” ~ Sadie Gleason
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A team of four interior design students Omar Aldulijan, Jinjin Huang, Lesya Kuchkovskaya, and Lorena Seijas de Alvarez, have been selected as Pacific West Regional Finalists for the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) competition.
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Rodríguez began her journey in higher education at Fresno as an Art/Art History major. Following her graduation in 2012, she went on to get her Master’s in Art History from UC Riverside in 2014, followed by a Master’s in Chicana/o Studies from UCLA in 2016. Just months ago, she achieved her Ph.D. in Chicana/o Studies from UCLA.
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Interior design major Marisol Coria received the “Best Student Design” for her Capstone project at the annual ANDZY Awards, president by the Central California and Nevada chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID).
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These extraordinary students in the College of Arts and Humanities have followed their passions to find the right mentor, overcome obstacles, and collaborate with each other to teach children how to make the world a better place. Here are three stories that will make you proud to be a Bulldog!
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We want to be the first to congratulate you on your achievements. The College’s faculty and staff join us in applauding you.
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Distant Connections virtual exhibition.
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The Fresno State Departement of Art and Design will hold a reception for their “Visionary, BFA Virtual Portfolio Show 2020” at 5 p.m., Friday, May 15, in a three-dimensional virtual reality gallery accessible on a computer, tablet, phone or virtual reality headset.
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“We are very proud of all of our Fresno State Graphic Design student winners. It is a testament of their hard work, talent and dedication by winning these very prestigious American Advertising Awards.” ~ Rebecca Barnes, graphic design lecturer.
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The “2020 Senior Art Show” will kick off with a virtual presentation of awards at 4:45 p.m., Monday, May 11, on Facebook Live.
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For the 2020-21 academic year, the Center for Creativity and the Arts (CCA) is teaming up with several other local organizations to bring top artistic exhibitions, talks, and experiences that celebrate and commemorate different aspects of culture and history.
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He spent his summers in the fields, picking fruits and vegetables in the scorching Central Valley heat. His winter breaks, pruning grapevines. The whole family’s effort was required to have the bare essentials to survive. He knew the best way to help his family was to break the cycle.
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“To witness her art is to bring history back to life, and to realize that our past has never left us, for it continues to inform and move the present in ways that are unimaginable to us.” – Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval
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“I want to grow and learn to love myself as who I am and help others achieve the same thing.”
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We regret to announce that the Arts in Motion, scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, March 28 at the Concert Hall has been canceled. All public events in the Arts in Motion Showcase scheduled for March 22-28 have also been canceled.
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Anabella Monzon has already had a storied career as an artist. A highly regarded muralist, her creations have graced public spaces in Kansas City, Missouri; Seattle, Washington; and San Diego, California for decades. But that life came to an end when her husband died.
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Charles Shields was born on July 19, 1944, and passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 30, 2020.
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Through combining traditional Chinese iconography with popular American culture, Phung Huynh aims to challenge the viewer with both western-leaning and nonwestern-leaning perspectives.
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Two installations showcasing intelligent interior design begin with an artist talk by Robert Hagen and Glenn Terpstra at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 23 at the Alice Peters Auditorium, PB 191.
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The community is invited enjoy the best artwork from undergraduates in the Fresno State Fine Arts program during the 2019 Student Art Show. An opening reception and juried awards will held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10. in the Phebe Conley Art Gallery
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It was a warm fall morning at Lafayette Park in Central Fresno as representatives from Fresno State and Fresno City College, students and the community gathered to celebrate the completion of a mural started by the late Fresno State professor Dr. Paulette Fleming.
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Pat’s service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 16 at The Well Church Fig Garden Campus (4545 N Palm Ave, Fresno, CA 93704).
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The Department of Art and Design presents the opening reception of Nory Setha’s graduate exhibition titled ‘Sleeping Under Water’ at 5 p.m., Nov. 14, at Conley Art Gallery.
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This fall semester, graphic design alumna Jessie Irwin returns to Fresno State as a lecturer to teach “History of Graphic Design” while also working as the Creative Director at Jeffrey Scott Agency (JSA) in downtown Fresno.
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From that moment, everything quickly moved into motion as Dr. Gordo Peláez agreed with the idea and offered art history as a start to teach new vocabulary and create new lessons in Spanish. He was joined by Hernández. Castillo wrote a proposal outlining the necessity of a program and sent it to then Dean Jiménez-Sandoval. The rest was history as the Teachers’ Academy was approved and housed under MCLL.
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Transcending time and place, Monzon creates sculptures depicting deities found in the Mayan story of creation “The Popol Vuh Codex.”
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Experiences of long-distance swimming in the ocean, with the current and against it, have been important to the artist in the development of the paintings. The paintings convey the sense of being in the currents while also suggesting the undercurrents of human experience that come to mind through the metaphor of the sea.
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The San Joaquin Valley Writing Project and Fresno State are offering a one-week day-camp from June 17-21. Kids from 5th to 8th grades will combine sports with descriptive writing and art with memoir writing.
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Congratulations to graduate Mason Lamb and undergraduate Primavera Leal Martinez for earning the College of Arts and Humanities Dean’s Medal award!
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After nearly sweeping the local American Advertising Awards (ADDY) awards, the top award winners moved on to the regional level where the accolades continued. Graphic Design student Belinda Houngsombath earned two gold medals in the regional ADDYs and will now move to compete at the national level.
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The community is invited to celebrate the College of Arts and Humanities’ top students with an afternoon of performances and recognition on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 2 p.m. in the Fresno State Concert Hall. The event will be followed by a reception in the Phebe Conley Gallery.
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As a child visiting the Los Angles art museums, Lorie Hanoian fell in love with art. That love led her to attend an apparel design program at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill before getting her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and later a B.A. in Studio Art at Fresno State. Hanoian is currently working to complete her Master of Arts in Art History.
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When Blanca Y. Davila D. was just three years old, her family moved from Mexico to the United States in pursuit of the American Dream. With field work being a part of her family’s daily life, her parents pushed her, and she pushed herself, to succeed in her educational pursuits. “Blanca sees herself as a […]
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You’re invited to the opening reception at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 29th to see the best work from the portfolios of Graphic Design BFA students will be on display in the Phebe Conley Art Gallery.
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Seven graphic design students received gold at the American Advertising Awards (ADDYs) for 2019 in the First Level Tier District 13 which recognizes artists as the best of the best within their markets.
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For centuries, roads/routes have acted as facilitators of cross-cultural encounters, enabling the voluntary and forced migration and interaction of peoples.
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Before ever setting foot on the Save Mart Center stage for her graduation, Maggie Srmayan had her first professional job lined-up. After receiving her Bachelor’s Degree on Friday afternoon, she packed her car and headed down to Los Angeles to start work on a short film that Monday morning.
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The ArtHop exhibition “Malaquias Montoya, A Voice for the Voiceless” will open at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7 at the M Street Graduate Studios in Downtown Fresno. The event is free and the community is invited to attend.
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The College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State 